A Different Kind of Resolution
Danny Schlag
5 resolutions you can make in 2024 that will help nourish our ‘ohana
Resolutions that give back allow us to do better while helping our community be better.
Each new year, people all over Hawai‘i are filled with a new-found optimism in their ability to do better. We see it every January and February — we make resolutions centered around things like losing weight, kicking old habits and taking up new hobbies.
Now that the first couple weeks of 2024 are over, we’ve had some time to consider our resolutions with all the good intentions of the new year. No doubt, the typical resolutions of weight loss and healthy eating are great forms of self-improvement. They are full of merit, and it is important for us to take care of our own personal well-being.
However, perhaps this year we can also incorporate resolutions that give back to our community as a whole. Here are five different kinds of resolutions you can make this year that will help nourish our ‘ohana.
1. Teach Our Keiki about Giving Back
Involve the keiki in your plans to give back. Whether it be organizing a community food drive, spending the morning volunteering at our warehouse or even reading them “Lulu and the Hunger Monster” — there are many age-appropriate ways to introduce children of all ages to the concept of kōkua. Another great way is to bring them to a Hawai‘i Foodbank event like
Food Drive Day or Stamp Out Hunger.
Resolution: I will volunteer at a Hawai‘i Foodbank opportunity this year that my whole family can attend!
2. Share Social Media Posts
A big part of our mission involves keeping our community up-to-date on things like food distributions, volunteer opportunities and emergency preparedness. Tag, like, retweet, share, follow – just one click or tap can go a long way in helping our neighbors facing hunger.
Resolution: I will follow Hawai‘i Foodbank on social media and share content to show what I stand for!
3. Join the Fight Hunger Hui
For many of our donors, recurring gifts are a practical and convenient way to give back. Fight Hunger Hui is a group of dedicated donors who make monthly or quarterly gifts to help nourish our ‘ohana. These gifts allow us to focus our resources more on programs and less on raising necessary funds. Just $10 can make a big difference — helping provide enough food for more than 20 meals.
Resolution: I will make my donation a recurring one by joining the Fight Hunger Hui!
4. Get Your Company Involved
Our partners and supporters are instrumental in the work we are doing. Hawai‘i Foodbank is actively seeking multi-faceted partnerships. Through charitable giving campaigns, cause marketing, event sponsorship, volunteerism and more — we can make a meaningful impact together.
Resolution: I will reach out to see how my company can support Hawai‘i Foodbank!
4. Leave Your Legacy
Many supporters of Hawai‘i Foodbank create planned gifts to make a difference for our hunger relief efforts. Planned gifts often come with great personal and financial benefits and make a lasting impact on our work. When you include Hawai‘i Foodbank in your planned gift, your generosity will help provide food to families in our community for years to come.
Resolution: I will begin my planned giving journey and see how I can include Hawai‘i Foodbank!
